Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP Recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R....

Date: December 15, 2021
Company: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-1259-3

Quantity: 96 tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. has 36 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

Related Recalls

Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report